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Heidevolk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈhɛi̯dəˌvɔlk]) is a folk metal band from the Netherlands. The lyrical themes of their music are inspired by nature, the history of Gelderland, and Germanic mythology. Most of their lyrics are in Dutch; however, on their 2015 album, Velua, they have one original English song, "Vinland", and several English covers. Their 2018 album, Vuur van verzet, contains two English-language songs: "A Wolf in My Heart" and "The Alliance".
Heidevolk | |
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 Heidevolk performing in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Arnhem, Netherlands |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Napalm |
| Members |
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| Past members | See "Former members" |
| Website | heidevolk |
History
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Heidevolk was founded under the name Hymir in 2002. They later changed their name to Heidevolk (Dutch for 'heath-folk' or 'heather folk'), inspired by the Veluwe landscape. The band started performing live in 2003. They have since released one demo, six full-length studio albums, and one EP.[1]
Their third album, Uit oude grond, was released to generally positive critical acclaim, with one writer calling the album "A hugely enjoyable release combining aggressive metallic riffage with tastefully entwined traditional folk instrumentation and melody".[2]
Collaborations
editVocalists Mark Bockting and Joris Boghtdrincker have contributed vocals to the Arkona song "Na Moey Zemle" (На моей земле) (In My Land). The track also features vocalists from Månegarm (Sweden), Obtest (Lithuania), Menhir (Germany), and Skyforger (Latvia).[3] Each sings in their native language, playing the role of warriors from that region, describing their homeland to a traveler.
Band members
editCurrent
edit- Jacco de Wijs (Jacco Bühnebeest) – vocals (2015–present)
- Daniël Wansink (Daniël den Dorstighe) - vocals (2021-present)
- Koen Romeijn (Koen Vuurdichter) – guitar (2015–present)
- Mat van Baest (Mat Snaerenslijper)– guitar (2020–present)[4]
- Rowan Middelwijk (Rowan Roodbaert) – bass guitar (2006–present)
- Kevin van den Heiligenberg (Kevin Houtsplijter) – drums (2022–present)[5]
Past
edit- Joris Boghtdrincker – vocals (2002–2013)
- Jesse Vuerbaert (Ohtar) – vocals (2002–2005)
- Niels Beenkerver – guitar (2002–2005)
- Paul Braadvraat – bass guitar (2002–2006)
- Sebas van Eldik (Sebas Bloeddorst) – guitar (2002–2011)
- Joost Westdijk (Joost den Vellenknotscher) – drums (2002–2022)
- Reamon Bomenbreker – guitar (2005–2015)
- Mark Splintervuyscht – vocals (2005–2015)
- Stefanie Speervrouw – violin (2007–2008)
- Kevin Vruchtbaert – guitar (2012–2015)
- Lars Vogel (Lars Nachtbraeker) – vocals (2013–2020)[6]
- Kevin Storm – guitar (2016–2018)
Timeline
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Discography
edit- De strijdlust is geboren (2005)
- Wodan heerst (EP, 2007)[7]
- Walhalla wacht (2008)
- Uit oude grond (2010)
- Batavi (2012)[8]
- Velua (2015)
- Vuur van verzet (2018)
- Wederkeer (2023)
References
edit- ^ "Heidevolk en Ithilien: Op 12 mei 2017 in Baroeg, Rotterdam". Metalfan.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Uit Oude Grond review on OneMetal.com Archived 24 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Eck, Markus (2009). "Arkona - Goi Rode Goi". Sonic Seducer (in German). No. 11. Archived from the original on 11 February 2013.
- ^ W., René (11 August 2020). "Heidevolk – 08.08.2020 – Metal Festival Alliance Livestream 2020". time-for-metal.eu. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ "We are complete once again!". Heidevolk. 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Friends, today we have some sad news..." Heidevolk Official Facebook. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Heidevolk - Biography - Metal Storm". www.metalstorm.net. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ^ Heidevolk "Batavi" Release Date: 02 Mar 2012 / 06 Mar 2012 (US) Archived 15 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine napalmrecords.com. Retrieved on 11 January 2012.
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